BBC NEWS Politics Davis attacks UK multiculturalism
No not me - wrong Davis!
However I agree with him.
I agreed with Trevor Phillip (chairman of the Campaign for Racial Equality) when he said the same thing. I also agree that we have spent far too much time celebrating diversity when I believe there is a strong argument for us to celebrate what we share in common, not what is different between us. This goes for all ethnic and cultural groupings; Welsh, Islamic, Scottish, Cornish or even those from London. Let's discuss and share the things that bind us together, not the things that make us seperate. But this must be balanced with a realism that we do live in the United Kingdom whose legal, moral and political structures we must all adhere to and share regardless from whatever part of the world you might originate.
I still believe the marked difference between us and France on this issue is one we should heed. If you live in France you are French and you abide by the laws and structures of that country. There are those of other beliefs but exceptions are not made in French law to provide for them. That is not a multi cultural approach and maybe we need to now reconsider how we handle this difficult issue.
If the bombings of 7/7 have done anything they have at least started a debate which would normally have been smothered by cries of "Racism".
5 comments:
RACIST CNUT
The comment above reminds me of when I was at school and we were told we were no longer to call black boards 'black' because of racist implications - the new name to be chalk boards. The newly introduced white boards were, of course, not subject to the same restrictions.
I agree with you Kevin - reminding people that we are all human beings and that we share interests and morals, and should not be seperated from one another because of our colour, is no bad thing.
I agree, multiculturalism does not
work. My parents came to England and brought me up to embrace an English culture. More importantly they came here to get the hell out of India. Multiculturalism divides more than it unites. If you cannot handle the culture and laws of this land....LEAVE.
Lisbet you are a liar. You were never told this at school. You read it in the Daily Mail. You are a coward. Why are you not proud of your racism?
Anonymous, why are you not proud of your real name? You are such a coward!
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